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January 24, 2013
As flu epidemic spreads, PHILADELPHIANS CALL FOR EARNED SICK DAYS
Council Members Re-Introduce Earned Sick Days Bill to Protect Public Health, Boost the Economy, and Strengthen Financial Security for Working Families January 24, 2013 PHILADELPHIA—In…
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January 22, 2013
Flu Outbreak: Why Paid Sick Days Matter
We are in the midst of one of the worst flu seasons in recent memory. By the end of it, about 60 million Americans are…
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January 22, 2013
Why Not Just Stay Home?
"All around the country right now there are people who wake up sick and are asking themselves, 'If I stay home, will I have…
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January 22, 2013
Flu Season Even Tougher for Those Without Paid Sick Time
Emilio Palaguachi, center, speaks during a rally at New York's City Hall on Friday, Jan. 18, to call for immediate action on paid sick days…
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January 16, 2013
Your Corporate Policies Are Making People Sick
The U.S. is in the grip of a flu season that began earlier than usual, features stronger strains of the virus and includes a widespread…
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January 12, 2013
Flu Epidemic Means Working While Sick For Workers Without Leave
During flu season last year, Alfredo Galdamez recalls several co-workers showing up for work at his Chicago restaurant while sick. The eatery had an open…
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January 11, 2013
Flu Prevention? Try Paid Sick Days
Ask Adela Valdez how it feels to hear public health experts on TV explain ways to limit a flu outbreak. Get a flu shot, wash…
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December 10, 2012
Why We All Have a Stake in Immigration Reform
By Ellen Bravo I’m reading Junot Diaz’s new book and my head is swimming with images of Ana Iris, a Dominican mother of three who…
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December 7, 2012
Valuing Families: Forward, Together
State activists joined national allies and funders at the Ford Foundation December 4 to celebrate nine years of successes by Family Values @ Work. We…
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December 4, 2012
Low-wage jobs take toll on families
A recent report paints a bleak picture: An economy fueled by low-wage jobs will take a big toll on future generations. The holiday season begins…
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